Julia Katharine Wilson (nee Echlin), born in Toronto, passed away on January 25, 2019 in Huntsville, Ontario, at the magnificent age of 90. She is survived by her four children Marc, Kim (Alan), Toni (Albert), and Richard (Heidi), and her ten grandchildren Amy, Blake, Callie, Rob, Lauren, Ross, Morgan, Alexander, Peter and Victoria, and six great grandchildren Carter Katharine, Jessica Matthew, Edie, and Levi. Judy’s husband of 47 years, Richard M. Wilson (Dick), passed away in 2012. Judy had 2 siblings; identical twin Jane Hutcheson (passed in 1997), and elder sister Antoinette (Tony) Buckle. The Echlin sisters were beauties to be reckoned with in Toronto.
Judy, or “Dooey”, as she was known to family and friends, touched so many with her enthusiasm, energy, and optimism throughout her wonderful life. Her natural elegance and confidence led to a successful modelling career in Toronto for more than a decade. After marrying Richard (Dick) Wilson in 1964, she embraced country life, caring for a menagerie of pets and animals, and riding her horse, “Plum Pudding”. Judy excelled in her 30 year real estate career and was repeatedly awarded for her outstanding achievements. It was rare to see Judy sitting for long, often busy with golf, skiing, tennis, swimming, dancing, and her passion to play bridge with close friends.
Judy was an active participant in All Saints Anglican Church in Huntsville, ON, and she assisted countless twins through their loss by bringing the Twinless Twins organization to Canada.
We celebrate Judy’s optimistic, bright, positive, nurturing, funny, generous, and resilient life.
A Memorial Service will be held at All Saints’ Anglican Church, 30 High Street, Huntsville on Saturday April 27, 2019 at 1 p.m. A reception will follow in Sutherland Hall adjacent to the church.
In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes donations to Algonquin Grace Hospice Huntsville on behalf of Judy.
Pamela Twin To Wayne
Oh my, my dear sweet Fellow Twin. Your incredible kindness to all and devotion to TTSGI was stellar!
Your presense will be missed so much.
Yet your spirit shall always remain with us at the TTSGI conferences!
Love,
Pamela, T2W
Doris Giroux
Judy was a true inspiration to a lot of people, as well as twinless twins. She had a heart of gold and was always willing to open her home to help gather friends for comforting. She will be truly missed. Rest in peace my dear friend. You are now with your twin, Jane and loved ones in heaven. God bless.
Darlene Moore
I am at such a loss only learning this now and not having the chance to say goodbye. Judy was an amazing woman with an amazing life story. I met Judy at her home in Huntsville back in 2010 for my first Twinless twin gathering and again the following year. She was an amazing support to many of us and I loved hearing the stories of her and her precious twin Jane. You will be so missed by many and I hope you have again joined Jane. I will never forget you and the impact you had on me. Rest in peace Judy. Darlene, Twin to David
Kathryn Meredith
Judy was one of the brightest lights I’ve ever met. I was blessed to have spent Christmas 2017 with her. Given her daily activities, plus general internet advice, it was clear she lived her life to its fullest even until her later years. Her sense of humour and contribution to dinner conversation is unmatched. You will be missed Judy. P.S. You raised great children. We will always remember you.
Leslie Tempest
My sincere condolences to all of Judy’s family. I was quite saddened to read of Judy’s passing. I really liked Judy! She holds a special place in my heart – her and her stiff knee and a few other aliments I had the honour and pleasure to help her with. Judy always greeted me with wit and a smile. I loved her sense of humour and enjoyed all the minutes I spent with her. She will be missed for sure. Blessing to you all.
Leslie Tempest
Nancy Mitchell
So very sorry to hear of Judy’s passing. I have many fond memories of earlier days with our good friends playing golf, bridge and lots of laughs. Sending my condolences to her family. Nancy (McFarren) Mitchell
Cindy
My deepest condolences. I have many cherished memories of Judy. She had such a great presence in this life. I will never forget her…..sending all of my love to you and yours, Cindy Mortimer ……..the gardener